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The real 4-year cost of Central Connecticut State University in Connecticut
Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Central Connecticut State University went from $7,042 to $12,460, an average of 3.8% a year.
2008–2027: history and projection
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $7,042 | – | – |
| 2009 | $7,414 | – | – |
| 2010 | $7,861 | – | – |
| 2011 | $8,055 | – | – |
| 2012 | $8,321 | – | – |
| 2013 | $8,706 | – | – |
| 2014 | $8,877 | – | – |
| 2015 | $9,300 | – | – |
| 2016 | $9,741 | – | – |
| 2017 | $10,225 | – | – |
| 2018 | $10,616 | – | – |
| 2019 | $11,068 | – | – |
| 2020 | $11,502 | – | – |
| 2021 | $11,542 | – | – |
| 2022 | $12,106 | – | – |
| 2023 | $12,460 | $12,460 | – |
| 2024 | – | $12,938 | $12,761–$13,116 |
| 2025 | – | $13,435 | $13,069–$13,806 |
| 2026 | – | $13,951 | $13,385–$14,533 |
| 2027 | – | $14,486 | $13,708–$15,297 |
If you pay full sticker
Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.
| Year 1 | $13,951 |
| Year 2 | $14,486 |
| Year 3 | $15,043 |
| Year 4 | $15,620 |
| 4-year total | $59,100 |
Two aid scenarios
4-year out-of-pocket total.
- $10,000/yr flat scholarship
- $19,100
- Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
- 50%-of-tuition scholarship
- $43,296
- Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.
On-campus housing & meals
Room & board (housing plus the standard meal plan), on top of tuition.
- Latest (2023)
- $12,710/ yr
- rising 1.8% / yr
- Projected 4-year add-on
- $54,981
Books & supplies typically add ~$1,200 a year (national median, not included).
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Closest to Central Connecticut State University by published tuition and fees. Similar sticker prices can still compound very differently.
- Western Connecticut State University$12,763
- Southern Connecticut State University$12,828
- Eastern Connecticut State University$13,292
- Holy Apostles College and Seminary$9,580
- Post University$16,034
- Charter Oak State College$8,506
- University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus$17,452
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point$17,462
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Published figures for Central Connecticut State University from federal IPEDS data through 2023, free to download or embed with attribution. The embed stays current as the data updates.